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NUTRESTORE (NDA-021667)

(L-GLUTAMINE)

Safety-related Labeling Changes Approved by FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)

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03/31/2021 (SUPPL-7)

Approved Drug Label (PDF)

8 Use in Specific Populations

8.1 Pregnancy

(PLLR conversion)

Risk Summary

There are no available data on NUTRESTORE use in pregnant persons to inform a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. Animal reproduction studies were not conducted with NUTRESTORE.

The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of major birth defects, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively.

8.2 Lactation

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Risk Summary

Endogenous glutamine is present in human milk. There is no information on the effects of NUTRESTORE on the breastfed infant or the effect on milk production. The developmental and health benefits from breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for NUTRESTORE and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from NUTRESTORE or from the underlying maternal condition.

17 PCI/PI/MG (Patient Counseling Information/Patient Information/Medication Guide)

PATIENT INFORMATION

(Extensive changes; please refer to label)